• Home
  • Round The World Trip
  • Hiking
    • John Muir Trail
    • West Coast Trail
    • New Zealand’s Great Walks
    • Waitukubuli National Trail
    • Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
    • Torres del Paine W-Circuit
  • About
    • Map Of Places I Have Been
    • About Me
    • Contact Me

Kevin's Travel Blog

  • Home
  • Round The World Trip
  • Hiking
    • John Muir Trail
    • West Coast Trail
    • New Zealand’s Great Walks
    • Waitukubuli National Trail
    • Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
    • Torres del Paine W-Circuit
  • About
    • Map Of Places I Have Been
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
December 28, 2013April 1, 2017

Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 1: Los Angeles To Ensenada

This post is part of a series called Baja Motorcycle Trip
Show More Posts
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip Journal
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 1: Los Angeles To Ensenada
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 2: Ensenada to Tecate to El Rosario
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 3: El Rosario to Santa Rosalia
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 4: Santa Rosalia to La Paz
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 5: La Paz to Cabo San Lucas and back to La Paz
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 6: La Paz to Posada Concepcion
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 7: Posada Concepcion to El Rosario
  • Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 8: El Rosario to Los Angeles

Total distance for the day: 190 miles, 305 km


View Larger Map

Beginning of the trip. Packinglight.
Beginning of the trip. Packinglight.

The day started late as I left home at around 9am. I made a stop at my friend Phillip’s house to pick up a Gorillapod tripod plate for my DSLR camera, and he was gracious enough to cook breakfast for me as well. I made my way down to the Tijuana, which now has a new border crossing.

I knew I needed to get a Tourist Card since I was traveling south of Ensenada and staying for more than 72 hours. As I crossed the hectic border, I saw no signs telling me where to go to get one. All I saw was a couple of signs for Customs. Four lanes become about 20 lanes, and then they all merged into 2 lanes and before you know it, you are on a highway in Mexico with a million ramps going to a million places, but with no way to make a U-turn and go back to the border. Since the guidebook stated that I could also get the Tourist Card in Ensenada, I continued on.

It was a little nerve racking to be riding in a different country, but since I can read Spanish I was able to understand all the signs. People also drive pretty decently, so after a while I was able to relax and enjoy.

I got on the toll road with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. There are 3 tolls on the way to Ensenada, each costing $15 pesos (or US$1,20) for motorcycles. When I arrived at Ensenada, I headed to the Tourist Office where they told me that I could go to the Customs/Immigration office the next morning to get the card.

I settled into cheap US$30 Motel America and walked away from the tourist area of Ensenada to Tacos Don Zefe, which was recommended by my Lonely Planet guidebook. The fish and shrimp tacos were excellent. On the way back to the hotel, I stopped at a coffee shop for some wifi and guidebook reading.

I didn’t find Ensenada particularly exciting.

Next entry: Day 2: Ensenada to Tecate to El Rosario

Posted in Travel, Motorcycle, Americas, Mexico
Leave a comment
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Post navigation

   Baja California Motorcycle Trip Journal
Baja California Motorcycle Trip – Day 2: Ensenada to Tecate to El Rosario   

You may also like

Western USA Road Trip: Zion National Park

Continue Reading
Looking back at Wheeler Peak

Western USA Road Trip: Great Basin National Park

Continue Reading

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Follow Me

  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Subscribe


 

Categories

  • Travel (354)
    • Round The World Trip (242)
      • Pre-Trip (20)
    • Americas (176)
      • Argentina (24)
      • Bolivia (12)
      • Brazil (20)
      • Canada (12)
      • Chile (12)
      • Colombia (9)
      • Mexico (9)
      • Peru (21)
      • United States (71)
      • Uruguay (3)
      • Venezuela (8)
    • Africa (13)
      • Djibouti (2)
      • Eritrea (6)
      • Somalia (6)
    • Asia (46)
      • Cambodia (4)
      • China (1)
      • Hong Kong (1)
      • Japan (15)
      • Macau (1)
      • Malaysia (2)
      • Mongolia (1)
      • Myanmar (10)
      • Singapore (2)
      • Taiwan (8)
      • Thailand (4)
    • Caribbean (14)
      • Dominica (14)
    • Europe (1)
      • Russia (1)
    • Middle East (26)
      • Iran (13)
      • Jordan (1)
      • Kuwait (3)
      • Oman (7)
      • Qatar (3)
      • United Arab Emirates (4)
    • Oceania (50)
      • Australia (8)
      • New Zealand (42)
  • Hiking (149)
    • John Muir Trail (31)
    • West Coast Trail (10)
    • Olympic National Park (7)
    • Yosemite National Park (10)
    • Sequoia National Park (6)
    • Angeles National Forest (2)
    • Ansel Adams Wilderness (5)
    • Bryce Canyon National Park (1)
    • Chapada Diamantina (1)
    • Death Valley National Park (1)
    • King's Canyon National Park (8)
    • Mount Roraima (3)
    • New Zealand Great Walks (33)
    • Salkantay To Machu Picchu (9)
    • Torres del Paine (6)
    • Waitukubuli National Trail (11)
    • Zion National Park (2)
  • Motorcycle (12)
  • Photography (286)
  • Train Rides (14)
  • Life (15)
  • Other Stuff (2)

Archives

  • 2020 (2)
    • April (2)
  • 2019 (5)
    • July (2)
    • June (3)
  • 2018 (10)
    • May (2)
    • March (4)
    • February (1)
    • January (3)
  • 2017 (34)
    • December (1)
    • September (1)
    • May (1)
    • April (4)
    • March (12)
    • February (10)
    • January (5)
  • 2016 (47)
    • November (1)
    • October (4)
    • September (6)
    • August (4)
    • July (2)
    • May (2)
    • April (8)
    • March (11)
    • February (3)
    • January (6)
  • 2015 (75)
    • December (1)
    • October (6)
    • September (2)
    • August (5)
    • July (8)
    • June (7)
    • May (9)
    • April (13)
    • March (13)
    • February (6)
    • January (5)
  • 2014 (80)
    • December (2)
    • November (5)
    • October (6)
    • September (9)
    • August (7)
    • July (6)
    • June (10)
    • May (17)
    • April (5)
    • March (4)
    • February (4)
    • January (5)
  • 2013 (27)
    • December (4)
    • November (2)
    • October (6)
    • September (2)
    • June (1)
    • May (5)
    • April (3)
    • March (2)
    • January (2)
  • 2012 (14)
    • December (3)
    • November (5)
    • September (1)
    • August (2)
    • June (1)
    • March (1)
    • February (1)
  • 2011 (18)
    • December (1)
    • November (2)
    • October (2)
    • September (2)
    • August (1)
    • July (1)
    • May (1)
    • April (6)
    • March (1)
    • January (1)
  • 2010 (28)
    • December (4)
    • October (2)
    • September (1)
    • August (3)
    • July (7)
    • May (3)
    • April (2)
    • March (3)
    • January (3)
  • 2009 (22)
    • December (6)
    • November (3)
    • October (1)
    • September (5)
    • August (2)
    • July (2)
    • June (1)
    • March (1)
    • January (1)
  • 2008 (4)
    • November (2)
    • May (1)
    • March (1)
  • 2006 (4)
    • November (1)
    • February (1)
    • January (2)

kevinstravel

Run my first marathon on Sunday at @runsurfcityusa Run my first marathon on Sunday at @runsurfcityusa and got my goal time of 3:08 which qualifies me to run the Boston Marathon next year. My dream is to run all 6 of the World Marathon Majors, and Boston will be the first one on that list.
So happy to have found running which allows me to be competitive again after my bad knees forced me to stop playing football/soccer.
I dedicated this race to my friend @elvisalexander_ who is battling it out in the hospital. I hope he makes a full recovery soon.
After 18 weeks of training, ready for my first mar After 18 weeks of training, ready for my first marathon tomorrow #surfcitymarathon
San Marco Basilica in Venice #travel #italy 🇮🇹
Ponte Vecchio in Florence during sunset #travel #i Ponte Vecchio in Florence during sunset #travel #italy 🇮🇹
The surreal 3 madrassas from the 15-17th centuries The surreal 3 madrassas from the 15-17th centuries in Samarkand. #travel #silkroad #uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Lake Kaindy in Kazakhstan was created by an earthq Lake Kaindy in Kazakhstan was created by an earthquake in 1911. The trees poking out of the lake are dead but have been preserved by the cold glaciar water. #travel #lake #kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Load More Follow on Instagram

996 Days Traveled
33 Countries Visited
290 Beds Slept In
79 Flights Taken
180 Buses Long Distance
93 Trains Long Distance
48 Boats Survived

© 2006-2023 Kevin's Travel Blog. All Rights Reserved.